Distracted Driving Awareness Month Urges Safe Driving
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month as New York State Police highlight dangers of texting and device use. Operation Hang Up ran April 7 to 14 with heightened patrols and penalties up to 450 dollars fine or license actions. Public safety tips urge pulling over to text, designating a texter, and keeping phones out of reach to prevent deadly crashes.
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New York State
New York
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Lancaster Bee Heard panel prompts civic discourse
Community voices urge accountability on state and local matters. A Lancaster Town historian tribute to Dick Young is praised while residents criticize funding decisions for the Boys and Girls Club and tolls on public works, urging mayoral attention and improved tree coverage.
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Lancaster Bee
Mary Jo Mannin
Town of Lancaster
Dick Young
Mr. Young
Boys & Girls Club
Albert Drive
Lancaster
Department of Public Works
Bee
Catholic Charities Appeal Seeks 8.5 Million in Erie County
Catholic Charities urges donations to fund programs across Erie County including behavioral health services, emergency aid, food pantries, WIC nutrition, education, and workforce training. The group reports serving over 106000 people last year and asks neighbors to help reach the 2025 goal by June 30. Call 716-218-1400 for assistance or locate the district office at 525 Washington St., Buffalo.
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Catholic Charities
Erie County
Fund For the Faith
Washington St
Buffalo
Auto Bureau Disability Awareness Day At Depew Erie County
The Erie County Auto Bureau hosts a disability awareness day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday April 26 at Urbandale Plaza Depew. Attendees can obtain state issued ID and get help with DMV matters. Bring original birth certificates and Social Security cards for driver licenses enhanced licenses REAL ID or non driver IDs. No appointment needed. For accommodations contact the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities.
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Boys & Girls Club
Leary
Langworthy
Washington
Erie County Auto Bureau
Urbandale Plaza
George Urban Blvd
Depew
Department of Motor Vehicles
Erie
Erie County Office
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